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Think. Again.

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1. I absolutely agree...

Reply to Hotler (Original post)

Sat Dec 7, 2024, 12:07 PM

Dec 2024

....if we make sure the oligarchs KNOW we are making these huge fluctuations in their financial structures on purpose, they will then know thet we understand the power we DO have over them.

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(edited) Blue25. A spending boycott suggestion. Rep. John Lewis, "get in good trouble." [View all] Hotler Dec 2024 OP

I absolutely agree... Think. Again. Dec 2024 #1

I agree, but keep our cards close to our vest until time to unleash. Thanks for your input. nt Hotler Dec 2024 #2

Honestly though, discussing this on DU is not very secret. At all. Think. Again. Dec 2024 #3

I don't mean secret-secret, just keep it on the down low for now. We should keep our strategy to ourselves. Hotler Dec 2024 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Amanita Pantherina Dec 2024 #4

I strongly support this plan. Trust_Reality Dec 2024 #6

Another suggestion on what to avoid spending money on: Medicare Advantage plans. Trust_Reality Dec 2024 #7

My MA plan has a zero premium MichMan Feb 6 #34

Thank you for your input. I've already contacted MoveOn. They said thanks and will show it to their board. Hotler Dec 2024 #8

how do we boycott Amazon when sometimes it it the only way to get things ?? FirstLight Dec 2024 #12

I understand if some can't participate due to physical, economical and/or geographical location issues. Hotler Dec 2024 #18

Amazon used to beat manufacturer's site prices. But now they often don't. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 25 #36

How did you survive before Amazon Fullduplexxx Dec 2024 #20

we went without or had intact family ShepKat Dec 2024 #23

Exactly... FirstLight Dec 2024 #29

A recent episode of Politicsgirl posted here on DU EverHopeful Dec 2024 #10

Works for me! calimary Feb 17 #35

Say NO to Tesla Beachnutt Dec 2024 #9

pull money... I need to be able to send my kids cashapp for gas and groceries when they are in a pickle FirstLight Dec 2024 #13

I mentioned in my post that not everyone can swing $25.00 a week. I understand that. We understand that. Hotler Dec 2024 #16

With you 100% on this Tansy_Gold Dec 2024 #26

Yes you have. Doesn't this idea go back to the 'Starve the Beast' Bush/Cheney years? Hotler Dec 2024 #28

Your money is worth just as much as ours and we respect that. Closing accounts might be a ways down the road. Hotler Dec 2024 #17

Credit Unions and Co-ops PhylliPretzel Dec 2024 #27

I agree 💯👍. love_katz Dec 2024 #11

thank you for you input. be well. nt Hotler Dec 2024 #19

Good ideas, there. Kid Berwyn Dec 2024 #14

I'm in Buddyzbuddy Dec 2024 #15

I wonder if we could get a well known economist to comment on how effective this might be. Danascot Dec 2024 #21

Robert Reich Genevra Dec 2024 #22

Wait, so what's the goal? To get "them" to whine? What are "they" whining about? WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2024 #24

I will work on this. TNNurse Dec 2024 #25

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2024 #30

Already benn... 2naSalit Jan 2025 #31

Kick and Rec ColinC Jan 15 #32

Thanks. JohnSJ Feb 3 #33

Kick bdamomma Feb 26 #37

If they come for my SS, I won't have any money to spend or not spend anywhere. elocs Feb 28 #38

I agree with all the Pros and the spirit. But one potential Con Qutzupalotl Feb 28 #39

I mentioned in my post. Hotler Feb 28 #40

We might be making things worse was my point. Qutzupalotl Feb 28 #41